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Author: Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Tony started investing during the 2017 marijuana stock bubble. After incurring some hilarious losses on various poor stock picks, he now adheres to Bogleheads-style passive investing strategies using index ETFs. Tony graduated in 2023 from Columbia University with a Master's degree in risk management. He holds the Certified ETF Advisor (CETF®) designation from The ETF Institute. Tony's work has also appeared in U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, NYSE ETF Central, NASDAQ Fundinsight, Cboe ETF Market, TheStreet, and Benzinga. He is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint (https://etfportfolioblueprint.com)

Recent Articles

ETF chart stocks
Investing

The 3 ETFs I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three BMO ETFs can be combined to create a globally diversified stock portfolio.

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Investing

My Most Outrageous Predictions for the Stock Market in 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I took a look at my investing crystal ball to see what's in store for 2025.

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Stock Market

1 Mega Trend Shaping Canadian Investments for 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I think defensive Canadian stocks are the way to go in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Think You Know Coca-Cola? Here’s 1 Little-Known Fact You Can’t Overlook

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Coca Cola is a highly popular blue chip U.S. dividend stock. Use this trick to find out if it's undervalued…

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Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These are the ETFs I'll be eyeballing in the New Year.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Passive Income Investors: This TSX Fund Has a 7.6% Yield With Monthly Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's all you need to know about the Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT.UN)

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Bank Stocks

A Canadian Bank ETF I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique Hamilton ETF gives you 1.25x leveraged exposure to Canada's Big Six bank stocks.

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Energy Stocks

1 Energy ETF to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Hamilton energy ETF is diversified across North America and pays a 10% yield.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these Hamilton ETFs sport double-digit yields with monthly payouts.

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Investing

1 Market Surprise No One Saw Coming a Year Ago

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why long-term bond ETFs remained in the toilet throughout 2024 and what you can about it as a Canadian…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $7,000 Before the Year Ends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique ETF invests using 1.25 times leverage in Canadian bank stocks.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 64 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This monthly income ETF can help you generate tax-free yields for retirement in a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginning Investors: 1 Simple Strategy for a Lifetime of Security

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two ETFs focus on blue-chip Canadian and U.S. stocks with a history of growing dividends.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for December

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two unique leveraged income ETFs with double-digit yields and monthly payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $400 Per Month?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's some passive-income math to get your journey to financial freedom started.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Top 2 S&P 500 Index Funds

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in the S&P 500 index is cheap and effective via these two BMO ETFs.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $7,000 Before the Year Ends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF can help you invest in Canadian utility stocks in a TFSA, but with 1.25x leverage.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 64 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This highly diversified Vanguard retirement income ETF is perfect for passive income.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these ETFs boast double-digit yields and pay on a monthly basis.

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.7 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income stock has been paying above-average yields for decades now.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.5 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This defensive retail REIT could be your ticket to high monthly income.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 54 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two ways to optimize your TFSA for either growth or income via ETFs.

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Investing

How Should a Beginner Invest in Stocks? Start With This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard index fund is the perfect way to start a Canadian investment portfolio.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would prioritize a $7,000 TFSA contribution for growth and income.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Giant I’d Buy Over BCE Stock Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't get sucked in by BCE's 10% dividend -- the stock is a total yield trap. Buy this instead.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 34 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Have you ever wondered how your TFSA stacks up compared to the average Canadian?

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Investing

Want $1 Million in Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just invest in a S&P 500 index fund and do nothing.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $900 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This covered call ETF plus a TFSA could be your ticket to high tax-free passive income.

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Investing

Buy 1,000 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $220/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This hidden gem TSX dividend stock could be your ticket to monthly passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian National Railway a Buy for its 2.25% Dividend Yield?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

CNR's dividend yield is looking juicy. Does this mean it's a buy?

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Top 3 S&P 500 Index Funds

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are my top picks for RRSPs, TFSAs, and non-registered accounts, respectively.

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why these two ETFs could be ideal foundations in your TFSA.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Where to Invest $7,000 in October

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three ETF ideas for low, medium, and high-risk investors to consider.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Retirement

How to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't leave your TFSA contribution sitting idly in cash – grow it via this low-cost ETF.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How Should a Beginner Invest in Stocks? Start With This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's an easy way you can get a complete investment portfolio going as a beginner.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend ETF to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This iShares ETF pays on a monthly basis and targets the Canadian financial sector.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Want Decades of Passive Income Plus Returns? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard dividend ETF pays on a monthly basis and has strong historical total returns.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Buy These Top U.S. Dividend Stocks for Total Returns

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these U.S. dividend kings have increased payouts for over 50 consecutive years.

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Investing

The Best Canadian ETFs $100 Can Buy on the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO ETFs cost less than $100 per share and are great core portfolio building blocks.

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Investing

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yield Hamilton ETFs pay monthly and offer exposure to real assets.

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